Under the direction of the Commercial Plan Examination Administrator, and in consultation with the Senior Plan Examination Engineer/Architect, the Plan Examination Engineer (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural) is responsible for the examination of plans for construction projects and special assignments to ensure compliance with various code, bylaws and regulations. This position acts as part of a technical advisory team for the Division, on matters related to code issues for the respective disciplines. The position assists in the review and revisions to Division policies and procedures. It may also be required to serve as a witness for the City of Winnipeg before the Winnipeg Building Commission.

As the Plan Examination Electrical Engineer, you will:

- Examine plans and specifications related to construction of major projects and special assignments to ensure compliance with various by-laws, codes and regulations.

- Technical supervision and training of plan examination staff.

- Liaise various construction industry stakeholders, including contractors, architects, engineers, etc.

- Identify and recommend changes or amendments to by-laws, codes, standards, etc. and procedures to facilitate the maintenance of quality and consistency in Plan Examination and to maintain liaisons with other city, provincial and national organizations in these matters.

- Make recommendations and provides discipline expertise for the Branch on a variety of technical issues, including alternative solutions/equivalents.

Your education and qualifications include:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Engineering is desirable.

- Membership in Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is required.

- Must have three (3) years (post seal) construction, code and bylaw enforcement experience.

- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.





- Ability to convey the Branch's roles as a regulatory agency to affected parties in an appropriate, tactful and professional manner.

- Demonstrated ability to deal firmly and diplomatically with contractors, engineers, architects, building and property owners and others.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team in a political and public environment.

- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of code enforcement principles and regulations, city by-laws and provincial codes.

- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication skills with the ability to complete public presentations.

- Solid written communication skills including formal report skills are essential.

- Proven ability to accept responsibility, make sound decisions and to learn and apply new technologies.

- Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Building Code, Manitoba Plumbing Code, Manitoba Fire Code, Winnipeg Electrical Bylaw, Winnipeg Building Bylaw, Residential Buildings Fire Safety Bylaw, and related standards and regulations, as applicable.

- Thorough knowledge of methods of building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction, maintenance, installation practices, and materials, as applicable.

- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

📌 Plan Examination Electrical Engineer (Canada)
🏢 City of Winnipeg
📍 Canada